In pursuit of the unknown : 17 equations that changed the world /

In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the vitally important connections between math and human progress. We often overlook the historical link between mathematics and technological advances, says Stewart, but this conne...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Stewart, Ian, 1945-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Basic Books, 2012.
Subjects:	Mathematics > History. Equations > History. Physics > History.
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